In “Know You Better,” QU/NTEN, a North Carolina export now soaking up California sun, sketches a scenario that’s as much about the glitz of modern romance as it is about its heart-to-heart moments.This track, poised to be a highlight on a possible forthcoming album, tapers its raps with a pop flair, all delivered in a relaxed style that masks its deeper story. Bradley Moon‘s production skills shine here, highlighting QU/NTEN’s talent for mixing thoughtful lyrics with a sound that hits the mainstream sweet spot.
Our song fires up with a strumming acoustic guitar loop, playing off the thick, programmed drum sounds and swift hi-hat taps. QU/NTEN‘s lyrics weave through this soundscape with a chilled-out flow, dropping lines like “Leave that nigga, I know you better / Treat you right, I know you special,” that cut to the heart of modern relationships. It’s a world where love language is as much about straight-to-the-point honesty as it is about the trappings of luxury, a point driven home with references to high-end brands like Hermes and Yves Saint Laurent.
Yet, for all its talk of materialism, “Know You Better” is a track that’s more about the complexities of connection than the flash of wealth. QU/NTEN’s delivery, cool and slightly detached, adds personality to the number, suggesting a depth of feeling beneath the nonchalant exterior. And while this track might mingle with a more pop-leaning sound, it proves itself to be more than just another fluffy hit making the rounds.
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